At the heart of the 2021 Kawasaki KX450 XC enduro - offroad motorcycle, Kawasaki pairs a 449 cc (27.4 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 96.0 x 62.0 mm (3.8 x 2.4 inches) with a 12.5:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the KX450 XC measures 107 kg (236 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 950 mm (37.4 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,485 mm (58.5 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 6.2-liter (1.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Standover Height
950 mm (37.4 in)
Engine
Displacement449.0 ccm (27.40 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Compression12.5:1
Bore x Stroke96.0 x 62.0 mm (3.8 x 2.4 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. DFI® with 44mm Keihin throttle body. 12-hole injector.
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionDigital CDI with 3 Coupler Options
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchConed disk-spring hydraulic
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminum perimeter
Rake27.6°
Trail119 mm (4.7 inches)
Front Suspension49mm inverted telescopic coil-spring fork with 16-way compression damping and 16-way rebound damping
Front Travel305 mm (12.0 inches)
Rear SuspensionUni-Trak® gas charged shock with piggyback reservoir with dual-range (4 turns stepless high speed/19-way low-speed) compression damping, 38-way rebound damping and adjustable preload
Rear Travel307 mm (12.1 inches)
Wheelbase1485 mm (58.5 inches)
Ground Clearance335 mm (13.2 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre80/100-21
Rear Tyre120/80-18
Front BrakesSingle disc. Semi-floating petal discs
Front Brake Ø270 mm (10.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Single-piston caliper.
Rear Brake Ø250 mm (9.8 inches)
WheelsDunlop Geomax AT81 tires
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight107.0 kg (235.9 pounds)
Seat Height950 mm (37.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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